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RelampIt's 4th Annual Raffle Kicks Off During AV Week 2012
AV specialists use AV Week as opportunity to raise awareness of the span of AV applications in many markets including business, government and education. - October 13, 2012 - Projector Lamp Services, LLC
WK Dickson Welcomes David Ashley to the Atlanta Regional Office
WK Dickson is pleased to announce the addition of David Ashley, RLA as the firm’s new Vice President and Regional Branch Manager. David assumes responsibility for the operation of the firm’s Atlanta area office and will play a significant role in directing much of the growth of WK... - October 12, 2012 - WK Dickson & Co., Inc.
Property Owner Association Uses Hydrographic & Sediment Surveys to Create Strategic Sediment Removal Plan and Saves Estimated $200,000 to $300,000 in Future Costs
Illinois Property Owner Association (POA) Uses Hydrographic & Sediment Surveys from The Mapping Network. The hydrographic survey results are an essential part of the decision making process with regards to the sediment removal planning. - October 12, 2012 - The Mapping Network
World Animal Day Creta Maris Beach Resort
Creta Maris Beach Resort, celebrating the World Animal Day, gave the opportunity to its customers to visit and spend time in a traditional farm. - October 12, 2012 - Maris Hotels
European Forestry Management Company to Help Solve Brazilian Housing Shortage
European forestry management company, Greenwood Management, is launching a new Brazilian project that will help the government reduce the country's huge housing shortage and produce strong returns for investors. Today, over 7 million families in Brazil are without adequate housing. The government... - October 11, 2012 - Greenwood Management ApS
The US Surpassed Canada as the Largest Wood Pellet Exporter in the World in the First Half of 2012
The expansion of wood pellet capacity in the US South the past few years has enabled the US to export more pellets than Canada, making the US the largest exporter in the world. With continued investments throughout southern US, export volumes are forecast to increase from an estimated 1.5 million tons in 2012 to 5.7 million tons in 2015, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. - October 11, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Green Key to Present at Best Western's Convention and Global Conference: Leading "Green" Hotel Program is a Best Western Certification Partner
Green Key Global (Green Key), operator of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, the leading green hotel certification program in the world, will present at Best Western's Annual Convention and Global Conference later this week in Las Vegas, Nev. Green Key is part of the "Green - A Winning... - October 10, 2012 - Green Key Global
World's Largest Building Made with Recycled Beer Bottles Opens in Vegas
Cash Not the Only Thing Green in Sin City- Vegas Now Home to World's Largest Green Building Made with Recycled Beer Bottles. Las Vegas Entrepreneur Finds a Creative Way to Recycle Beer Drinkers' Empties and Builds the World's Largest Eco-Friendly GreenStone Building. - October 09, 2012 - Realm of Design, Inc
Lakeview Consultants Partner with Iron Mountain to Help Preserve the Environment
In June 2012, Lakeview Consultants partnered up with Iron Mountain secure offsite and mobile shredding company to not only shred company documents, but help preserve the environment. - October 06, 2012 - Lakeview Consultants
Corporate Relocation Specialists HCR Reduce Carbon Footprint by 12.5%
After becoming the first Relocation Management Company to become Carbon Neutral, UK-based Employee Relocation Company HCR has successfully cut their total CO2 emissions by 12.5% over the last year. Green leaders HCR worked with environmental analysts from Carbon Footprint Ltd to independently... - October 05, 2012 - HCR Group
International Ultraviolet Association (IUVA) Hosts Conference in Mexico City, Worldwide Experts Speak on UV Technology
UV is a green technology that improves the quality of drinking water and offers a high tech option for cleaning wastewater - so pollutants have a lesser impact on the environment. The International Ultraviolet Association is hosting an all day workshop in Mexico City, to bring together global experts in the field of UV water disinfection technology. - October 05, 2012 - International Ultraviolet Association
Pumpkin “Hijinks Hybrid" Recognized as Plants of CARE, the Wright Scoop
In honor of plants that inspire people connections, Glen Allen VA based The Wright Scoop – eco consultant, lecturer, & wordsmith Sylvia Hoehns Wright identifies pumpkin "Hijinks Hybrid" as a "plants of CARE –conservation, accountability, recovery and eco-efficiency." - October 05, 2012 - The Wright Scoop
Blue Earth Labs Guides Municipal Water Systems in Achieving Stage 2 Compliance
Provides Online Step-by-Step Resource and Stage 2 Compliance Guarantee Solution - October 04, 2012 - Blue Earth Labs
UTRS Announces Acquisition of RKR Hess Associates
Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc. (UTRS), a leading provider of engineering services and information technology, today announced the acquisition of RKR Hess Associates (RKR), a civil and environmental engineering firm located in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. UTRS Chief Operating Officer... - October 03, 2012 - Universal Technical Resource Services, Inc.
MIRA TELECOM Supported Environment Care at PARK(ing) Day
Bucharest is one of the most polluted cities in Europe. - October 02, 2012 - Mira Software
Central Park N.C. Releases Podcast on “The Future of North Carolina’s Water” Forum
Executive Director Nancy Gottovi Discusses Speaker Lineup for Oct. 18 Event at the STARworks Center in Star, N.C. - September 30, 2012 - Central Park NC
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) Announces Michael A. Krafft's, Appointment to the Board of Directors with the Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD)
M&A Media Group (M&AMG) and Foundation for Sustainable Development (FSD) Announces New Board Members, Shares New Strategic Outlook for 2013 - September 28, 2012 - M&A Media Group, LLC
South Korea and Japan Will Become Large Importers of Pellets and Energy Chips in the Coming Decade, Reports the Wood Resource Quarterly
Both Japan and South Korea intend to reduce the consumption of fossil fuels and increasingly rely on renewable energy in the future. As a consequence, both countries will increase their importation of wood pellets and energy chips from other countries in Asia and from North America in the coming years, reports the Wood Resource Quarterly. - September 28, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
SABIC is First Multinational Corporation to be Honored with China RoHS Certification for Sustainable Electronics Materials
At a ceremony held in Shenzhen, China on July 25th, SABIC was officially recognized for Voluntary Pollution Control Certification for Electronic Information Products - September 28, 2012 - SABIC Innovative Plastics
Chelsea Technologies Group Holding Workshop on Innovative Fluorescence Technique at Water, Wastewater and Environmental Monitoring Conference (7-8 Nov 12), Telford, UK
Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) will be holding a workshop at WWEM (7-8 November, Telford, UK) entitled "Innovative fluorescence technique used to monitor effluent & related environmental parameters.” Delegates will have an opportunity to learn more about CTG’s new UviLux BOD... - September 28, 2012 - Chelsea Technologies Group Ltd
Creta Maris Green Team European Day Without a Car
Creta Maris Beach Resort Green Team celebrated the European Day Without a Car by organizing cycling involving hotel guests, but also volunteers who wanted to reinforce the message of the day. - September 28, 2012 - Maris Hotels
Michigan School District Implements Dragonfly Solutions’ SEED Program to Create $6 Million in New Revenue and Energy Savings
Ypsilanti Public Schools signed a contract with Dragonfly Solutions to provide proprietary energy efficiency equipment throughouth the entire district with no money out of pocket through the SEED Program (School Energy Efficiency Development Program) which helps school find revenue rewards in energy efficiency projects and renewable energy projects by generating Clean Skies Certificates that are sold for the District in the Voluntary Energy Market. - September 26, 2012 - Dragonfly Solutions, Inc.
Central Park N.C. Names Paul Gallay as Special Guest Speaker at the 2012 Annual Gathering
Public Official, Educator and President of Riverkeeper to Address the Future of North Carolina’s Natural Resources - September 26, 2012 - Central Park NC
Michelle McIntyre Joins AMRC Environmental
AMRC Environmental in Fort Myers, Florida welcomes Michelle McIntyre to their team of scientists and engineers. - September 24, 2012 - AMRC Environmental
New Jersey Native Son Recognized for Environmental Contributions
Great Swamp Watershed Association Gala Celebration honors the work of Emile DeVito, Ph.D., one of the state’s foremost environmentalists. - September 21, 2012 - Great Swamp Watershed Association
New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council and InnoCentive Inc. Announce Winners of Sustainability Summit Innovation Challenge
The Winning Multicultural Businesses Created Green Tech Products and Services Ranging from a Solar Flying Airship and Biodegradable Desk Accessories to Organic Fertilizer and Youth Sustainability Leadership. They will be honored at The Council’s Sustainability Summit on October 9 in NYC. - September 21, 2012 - New York & New Jersey Minority Supplier Development Council
ENFOS Signs MOU with SGAI to Provide Environmental Business Management Service
ENFOS, Inc. (“ENFOS”) has announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) has been signed with Beijing Shougang Automation Information Technology Co., Ltd. (“SGAI”), the automation and information technology company of Capital Steel Group, committing the two... - September 21, 2012 - ENFOS, Inc.
Citizen Science Website Adds Social Engagement Tools
Wildlife Sightings, a leading provider of citizen science resources for nature enthusiasts and educators is pleased to announce the addition of new social engagement tools and an updated domain name. - September 20, 2012 - Wildlife Sightings
Solamon Energy Sources: Radiation from Fukushima Results to Mutated Butterflies
A study by Japanese scientists could serve as a warning that exposure to radiation causes substantial harm to humans, as butterflies have been found to suffer from mutations after the nuclear incident last year. - September 19, 2012 - Solamon Energy Sources
Odyne Systems, LLC to Showcase Plug-In Hybrid Systems for Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks in Booth 709 at HTUF
Odyne’s Advanced Hybrid Propulsion System Featured on a Ford Chassis Reduces Fuel Consumption by up to 50% - September 17, 2012 - Odyne Systems, LLC
EMLab P&K Sponsors Environmental Conference by Environmental Contractors Association in New York City
EMLab P&K sponsors ECA's environmental conference in New York, NY. The conference focuses on issues in environmental remediation and infection control. Special guests include New York City and state government officials. - September 17, 2012 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
Vermont Woods Studios Supports Worldwide Ocean Clean-Up Efforts This Weekend
Vermont Furniture Company Celebrates our Earth’s Oceans and Wetlands during Clean-up the World Weekend - September 16, 2012 - Vermont Woods Studios
Hartford, CT Based Lincoln Waste Solutions Launches New Website
Guaranteed Savings for Companies Looking to “Trim The Fat” from Their Waste Disposal Budgets - September 14, 2012 - Lincoln Waste Solutions
Researchers Win NYSERDA Award to Develop Online Flood Risk Assessment Tool for Hudson Valley
Customized Web App Will Provide Information for Officials, Resource Managers and the Public by Merging All Flooding Resources into a Single Model - September 14, 2012 - Stevens Institute of Technology
EMLab P&K Expands Services for IAQ Testing at Boston, Minneapolis, and Nashville
EMLab P&K establishes drop-off and courier services in Boston, Minneapolis, and Nashville to assist IAQ professionals with mold, asbestos, and bacteria testing. - September 13, 2012 - EMLab P&K IAQ Laboratory
caseable Partners with e-Stewards
caseable is now part of “e-Stewards Enterprise” in hopes to spread awareness about the improper disposal of electronic waste. caseable already manufactures from recycled materials and wants to take a step further by partnering with e-Stewards. caseable pledges to recycle electronic... - September 13, 2012 - Caseable
Los Angeles Agriculture Innovation Conference to Focus on Sustainable Agriculture Investment and Entrepreneurship
October 24 Seedstock Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Conference in Los Angeles to focus on economic opportunities as well as environmental and societal benefits of embracing, developing and investing in sustainable agriculture practices, technologies and startup companies. - September 11, 2012 - Seedstock
Westcoast Plastic Recycling Launching Styrofoam Recycling
Westcoast Plastic Recycling is launching one of the first Styrofoam recycling services in Canada. - September 08, 2012 - Westcoast Plastic Recycling
Lumber Markets in the US Improving with Higher Demand and Increasing Prices in the 2Q/12; Sawlog Price Trends Mixed
Increased demand for lumber in the US and higher exports from Canada to China have resulted in lumber prices being about 35% higher in August of 2012 as compared to August of 2011. Sawlog prices have moved up in Interior BC 2Q/12 y-o-y, while falling in Western US and remaining unchanged in Eastern Canada and the US South, according to WRQ. - September 03, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
Sawlog Prices Trended Downward Worldwide in the Past 12 Months; with the Global Sawlog Price Index Falling 11% from the 2Q/11 to the 2Q/12
Wood costs have fallen the past year for many sawmills in the major lumber-producing countries worldwide. The Global Sawlog Price Index was US$82.90 per cubic meter in the 2Q/12, which was 11.5% lower than in the 2Q/11, according to the Wood Resource Quarterly. Sawlog prices have declined the most in Europe the past year. - August 31, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC
ESS Announces Partnership with PowerSecure and GCS to Offer Complete RICE NESHAP Compliance for the ZZZZ Rule
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. (ESS) have partnered with PowerSecure International, Inc. (PowerSecure) and Governor Control Systems, Inc. (GCS) to offer all aspects of compliance with the EPA RICE NESHAP ZZZZ Rule. - August 31, 2012 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Australian Biodiverse Carbon Forests – A Shrewd Investment for Carbon Compliance
Australian carbon offset pioneer, Greenfleet welcomes announcements to remove the floor price and link Australia’s emissions trading scheme with the EU ETS. - August 31, 2012 - Greenfleet Australia
SSI Compliance and Testing for EPA MACT Regulations by Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Environmental Source Samplers, Inc. has recently completed source testing of sewage sludge incineration (SSI) units at municipal facilities in VA, OH, and NY. The EPA finalized new source performance standards for SSI and in April 2012 issued a Denial of Reconsideration Petitions for the Final Rule. ESS is a leader in methodologies required for SSI MACT Standards compliance. - August 31, 2012 - Environmental Source Samplers, Inc.
Abingdon, Virginia Designated an Appalachian Trail Community™
On September 11, 2012, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) will celebrate the official designation of Abingdon, Virginia as the newest Appalachian Trail Community™. The Town of Abingdon, in conjunction with the ATC and the Mount Rogers Appalachian Trail Club,... - August 31, 2012 - Appalachian Trail Conservancy
Central Park N.C. Annual Gathering to Focus on “The Future Of N.C.’s Water”
Public Event to Feature Some of the Country’s Leading Voices in the Water Justice Movement - August 31, 2012 - Central Park NC
Wright Scoop Launches Book, Eco-Legacy - a Millennium Woman’s Heritage
In celebration of eco heritage, the Wright Scoop – Sylvia Hoehns Wright, recipient of the ‘Turning America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic’ award and founder of Plants of CARE plant recognition program launches book, Eco-legacy – a millennium woman’s heritage. - August 31, 2012 - The Wright Scoop
EnviroScience Opens Nashville Office and Expands Capabilities Into Hazardous Materials and Ecological Damage Assessments
EnviroScience, Inc. has opened a Nashville, Tennessee office and has hired local employees with extensive chemistry and toxicology backgrounds. The new office will bring additional capabilities of ecological damage assessments and HAZMAT cleanup solutions to the business. In addition, the office is... - August 30, 2012 - EnviroScience, Inc.
Relieve Back-to-School Stress at Sheldrake Environmental Center
Simply being in nature has a calming effect on people of all ages. Sheldrake offers plenty of opportunities for individuals and families to spend time in nature. This back-to-school season, making more trips to Sheldrake could mean making fewer trips to the doctor’s office. - August 28, 2012 - Sheldrake Environmental Center
Elk Environmental Services Recognized Again
Named in the Top 200 Environmental Firms by ENR Magazine - August 28, 2012 - Elk Environmental Services
Wood Chip Prices Fell Throughout the US and Canada in the 2Q/12; the US South Continues to Have the Lowest Chip Prices and Eastern Canada the Highest
Prices for softwood chips have trended downward in both the US and Canada during the first six months of 2012, according to the North American Wood Fiber Review. The biggest declines came in British Columbia and Alberta because of lower market pulp prices. Chip prices in the US South, the Lake States and the Northeast experienced only minor price adjustments during the first half of this year. - August 27, 2012 - Wood Resources International LLC